Oyama v. California

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1947-11-17

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Mr. Justice Jackson, dissenting. I am unable to see how this Court logically can set aside this judgment unless it is prepared to invalidate the California Alien Land Laws, on which it is based. If this judgment of escheat seems harsh as to the Oyamas, it is only because it faithfully carries out a legislative policy, the validity of which this Court does not question. The State’s argument is…

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